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Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Acting
01 Aug 1942
09 Aug 1995
San Francisco, California, U.S.

Biography

Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician best known for his lead guitar work, singing and songwriting with the band the Grateful Dead. Though he vehemently disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader or "spokesman" of the group. As one of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for their entire three-decade career (1965–1995). Garcia also founded and participated in a variety of side projects, including the Saunders-Garc...

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Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia

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